A charity that helps the most vulnerable and disabled people in society has been awarded a £50,000 grant to continue its work preventing people losing their homes and supporting people to thrive within a home environment.
Shropshire Peer Counselling & Advocacy Service (PCAS) has been awarded the Nationwide Building Society Community Grant to use over the next two years to help adults with multiple disabilities and complex needs build a complete circle of support that enables them to stay living in their home.
Manager, Simon Arthur said: “This grant will enable us to offer long term help and support to around 150 new or existing clients that are in danger of being evicted or losing their homes because they do not understand tenancy agreements or how to manage their finances.
“For the last 27 years we have helped people in need with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, brain injuries and mental health needs and older or vulnerable people who need help to enable them to move forward after illness or bereavement.
“This grant will ensure that our team of advocates can continue their valuable work and secure the future of the only truly independent Advocacy Service in Shropshire that has helped over 10,000 people since its inception.”
Nationwide has committed £22m over 5 years (2018 – 2023) for housing projects and charities to help make a change in their local areas with new awards starting on 1st April 2022.
For more information contact Simon Arthur telephone 01691-658008 or Email: simon@shropshirepcas.co.uk